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v. Some businesses and organizations are beginning to host outdoor activities <br /> and events and allow gatherings of more than 25 people; and <br /> vi. Several restaurants are remaining open to the early morning hours with <br /> limited food service and primarily alcohol service; and <br /> vii. There is little to no physical/social distancing among those gathering in some <br /> restaurants at these late hours; and <br /> viii.The primary product being sold and consumed at these late hours is alcohol <br /> rather than food; and <br /> ix. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina <br /> Department of Health and Human Services indicate the consumption of <br /> alcohol in excess leads those consuming to engage in risky behaviors and <br /> generally lowered inhibitions; and <br /> x. Risky behavior and lowered inhibitions are likely to lead to the failure to <br /> follow physical distancing recommendations and face covering requirements; <br /> and <br /> xi. Students and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC) <br /> are expected to return to Orange County from other areas of the nation and <br /> world, some having been in areas of greater risk and exposure than currently <br /> exists in Orange County; and <br /> xii. There is a tendency of this student age—group population to engage in more <br /> socialization and to gather in large numbers; and <br /> xiii. UNC Administration has requested local officials take action to address the <br /> influx of large numbers of students who will increase the stress on local <br /> health care infrastructure in the event of a surge in COVID cases; and <br /> xiv. In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 it is imperative that everyone in <br /> Orange County engage in physical distancing of at least six feet, use face <br /> coverings as required and to the greatest extent possible, and that mass <br /> gatherings be strictly limited to 10 indoors and 25 outdoors; and <br /> xv. Pursuant to NCGS 166A-31 and Chapter 14, Article II of the Orange County <br /> Code of Ordinances the Chair of the Board of Commissioners has the <br /> www.orangecountync.gov <br /> Protecting and preserving—People,Resources,Quality of Life <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—You Count! <br /> (919)245-2130• FAX(919)644-0246 <br />